Gun seized by PSNI in Derry after Garda tip-off over attempted Donegal robbery

By Kevin Mullan
Published 26th Nov 2020, 17:08 BST
Updated 26th Nov 2020, 17:11 BST
Weapon seized by Derry PSNI.Weapon seized by Derry PSNI.
Weapon seized by Derry PSNI.
A gun has been seized in Derry in connection with an attempted armed robbery Donegal after a tip-off from An Garda Síochána.

The weapon that was retrieved on Wednesday night has been removed for forensic analysis.

A spokesperson for the PSNI explained that officers, acting on information provided from An Garda Síochána, the PSNI searched a property in the Whitehouse Park area in connection with an attempted armed robbery in Donegal earlier this month.

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A firearm was seized as a result of this which has been taken away for forensic analysis.

Detective Inspector Boyd said: “It is fantastic that collaborative working with An Garda Siochana has resulted in us removing a potentially dangerous weapon from our streets.

"The PSNI are committed to keeping people safe and thankful that we have a good working relationship with our law enforcement colleagues in Donegal which helps us achieve this.”